The Straits Times - May 02, 2022
The Straits Times - May 02, 2022
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In this issue
May 02, 2022
Singapore must be prepared for more economic headwinds in year ahead: PM
Slower growth, possible recession; solution is to raise productivity, transform businesses
3 mins
Public bus services to Johor Bahru resume
When public bus services to Johor Bahru resumed yesterday, Mr Tan Zhi Ming, 40, was one of many who hopped onto service 950 for a ride across the Causeway.
2 mins
Many who secured Rochor BTO flats say they intend to keep living there
19 of 20 buyers at first prime location project have no plans to sell, but some don't rule out the possibility
5 mins
S'pore must build on post-pandemic momentum to transform economy, says PM
He cites three companies that have pivoted and adapted to seize new opportunities
3 mins
4G team to unveil 'Forward Singapore' road map soon
They aim to refresh social compact, develop agenda for next 10 years and beyond: Wong
3 mins
Beijing tightens curbs while Shanghai eases some measures
China's capital steps up social distancing rules; some Shanghai residents allowed to venture out
2 mins
Russia claims shelling by Ukraine killed its own civilians
Moscow also says that nearly 50 people have been evacuated from besieged steel plant in Mariupol
3 mins
Angelina Jolie makes surprise visit to Lviv city
LVIV (Ukraine) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie visited the Ukrainian city of Lviv at the weekend, going to the main railway station to meet people displaced by the war with Russia before leaving after air raid sirens sounded.
1 min
Violence breaks out during May Day protests in Paris
Demands sought include pay rises as rallies put pressure on newly re-elected President
2 mins
Biden lauds reporters in Ukraine at press dinner
WASHINGTON United States President Joe Biden praised journalists covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine as he resumed a Washington tradition of speaking at the White House Correspondents Association dinner.
2 mins
China building collapse: 6th person rescued as dozens remain missing
BEIJING Rescuers pulled a sixth survivor from a collapsed building in central China yesterday, two days into a search-and-rescue operation that has workers looking for dozens feared missing.
1 min
Covid-19 Two lost years of an 85-year-old
When I first read The Straits Times' look back on the past two years (These two years lost - or not, April 30), in which people told the story of their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic, I was upset that not a single person of my generation - very senior citizens - was featured.
1 min
Social media • Is it time to rein in unfettered, unfiltered online comments?
The perception that there is limited freedom of speech and expression in Singapore is easily dispelled if one looks at the comments responding to articles posted by local mainstream media outlets on social media.
1 min
Zouk to shut until May 10, just days after grand reopening
Just days after its grand reopening, Zouk, the grande dame of Singapore's nightlife, announced it will be closed for the next nine days.
1 min
Hair For Hope aims to raise $3m for kids with cancer in virtual event
The annual Hair For Hope event to raise funds for the Children's Cancer Foundation (CCF) and increase awareness of childhood cancer will be held virtually for the second year in a row despite the recent easing of Covid-19 measures.
1 min
School Sports - 'SPECIAL' MARK EYES BIGGER TARGETS
A Div double sprint champ wants SEA Games relay spot and will race in world U-20 c'ships
3 mins
Taylor extends reign as duo show 'women can fight'
NEW YORK Ireland's Katie Taylor retained her undisputed weight world championship with a split decision win over Puerto Rican Amanda Serrano on Saturday in a history-making, epic fight at Madison Square Garden.
1 min
Title run-in a familiar journey for City: Guardiola
LONDON Pep Guardiola is confident Manchester City are experienced enough to handle the pressure of the Premier League title run-in, after beating Leeds 4-0 away to move back above Liverpool at the top of the table.
2 mins
Health woes force Celine Dion to postpone Europe tour again
MONTREAL Canadian superstar Celine Dion announced last Friday the postponement until next year of European concert dates for her Courage World Tour, citing a persistent health issue.
1 min
Country singer Naomi Judd dies a day before being inducted into Hall of Fame
NEW YORK American country singer Naomi Judd, of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of singer Wynonna Judd and actress Ashley Judd, died last Saturday. She was 76.
1 min
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